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Miami man arrested for damaging police cars says group recruits others to incite protest violence

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MIAMI – A man charged with causing damage to multiple police cars during a George Floyd protest in Miami is claiming to be part of a group that purposely encourages violence at demonstrations. 21-year-old Marco Lopez was arrested on Saturday by City of Miami Police after an investigation that lasted several days. Authorities say Lopez confessed to breaking the back window of a Miami police cruiser with his skateboard on the night... [...]

Charged with a Crime While Protesting? What Comes Next?

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Many who have participated in recent protests have received criminal charges. Because a conviction for the criminal charge may have significant consequences, it is important to explore whether there are defenses available or other methods of resolution. The Miami FL criminal defense attorneys from the Law Offices of Scott A. Ferris can review your case and provide legal representation to help you contest the charges.What defenses may be... [...]

Man, woman arrested in connection with attempted burglary of pawn shop

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Police still searching for others involved WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Two people have been arrested in connection with the attempted burglary of a South Florida pawn shop that occurred earlier this month, authorities announced on Thursday. The incident was captured on surveillance video the night of June 1 at the Queen of Pawns store at 4900 Broadway Ave. in West Palm Beach. According to police, one of the culprits fired a gun at... [...]

Man in I-95 chase ‘may be related’ to 2 murders in Lauderdale Beach

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Detectives consider Daniel Santo Dovi to be a person of interest in two murders in Lauderdale Beach, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department announced on Wednesday afternoon. Detective Ali Adamson, a spokeswoman for the department, said the “close proximity” of two crime scenes and evidence that is still being processed turned the focus on Dovi. The crime scene at 3054 N. Ocean Blvd. is where two men were... [...]

Police: 7 arrested after Columbus, Ponce De Leon statues vandalized in downtown Miami

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MIAMI – Seven people were arrested Wednesday after two statues were vandalized in downtown Miami during a protest. The damaged Christopher Columbus and Juan Ponce De Leon statues are located outside Bayside Marketplace. According to Miami police, a group of protesters were in the area of Biscayne Boulevard and Fourth Street Wednesday when authorities saw several people spray painting the statues. Police said several protesters... [...]